The client has proposed a unique mixed-use development on an 89ha site in the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve area. The plan is to incorporate a regional mixed-use node with retail, offices, residential and tourism facilities, integrated seamlessly with the surrounding natural environment, which is a key asset in the area. Green building concepts are being integrated from the outset into this development in the urban design.

Client:

Thaba Ya Batswana Eco-tourism (Pty) Ltd

Project Value:

TBC

Project Scope:

The client has proposed a unique mixed-use development on an 89ha site in the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve area. The plan is to incorporate a regional mixed-use node with retail, offices, residential and tourism facilities, integrated seamlessly with the surrounding natural environment, which is a key asset in the area. Green building concepts are being integrated from the outset into this development in the urban design. A unique relationship between landscape and urban form is being encouraged through hidden architecture, by promoting green linkages at various scales. The desired outcome is to create green corridors with trees, grasses, shrubs of indigenous vegetation in courtyards, vertical green walls and along street verges. The aim is to link these corridors to 29ha of dedicated conservation area within the development. GladAfrica Environmental Management is undertaking the EIA, which includes various specialist studies, and is advising on the establishment of the conservation area in terms of the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act (No. 57 of 2003).